Players like Dimitri Liénard
CM/LMBastia · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDimitri Liénard's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dimitri Liénard are Qazim Laci, Imrân Louza, Lincoln. Doppel rates Qazim Laci (Çaykur Rizespor) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Görkem Sağlam scores 87/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
About Dimitri Liénard
Dimitri Liénard is a creative and technically gifted central midfielder known for his exceptional playmaking ability. Ranking in the top 7% among his positional peers, he excels in delivering accurate long balls and crosses, while also contributing significantly to goal-scoring opportunities with four assists this season. At 38, his durability stands out, having missed only two games in three seasons, showcasing his reliability as a key playmaker for Bastia.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dimitri Liénard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 8 | Alex Baenasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 25 | €43m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Emiliano Marcondessimilar↗ | Norwich City | 31 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dimitri Liénard
≈ 100% Dimitri Liénard · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Dimitri Liénard · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Dimitri Liénard · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dimitri Liénard?
By Doppel's fit score, Qazim Laci (Çaykur Rizespor) is the closest profile to Dimitri Liénard, with a 85/100 overall match. Imrân Louza and Lincoln are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dimitri Liénard?
Yes. Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dimitri Liénard?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dimitri Liénard's 2023/24 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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